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Lake Berryessa continues to increase recreational access

Media Contact: Mary Lee Knecht, 916-978-5100, mknecht@usbr.gov

For Release: June 23, 2020

NAPA, Calif. – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local public health authorities, the Bureau of Reclamation is increasing recreational access at Lake Berryessa.

Reclamation is working with federal, state and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a case-by-case basis.

Beginning June 23, Lake Berryessa will reopen access to its Oak Shores, Smittle Creek, and Eticuera Day Use Areas. Day use fees will apply and can be paid by credit card at machines within Oak Shores.

Tent camping facilities and day use areas located at Pleasure Cove, Steele Canyon, Spanish Flat and Putah Canyon Recreation Areas will reopen; lodging facilities and day use areas located at Markley Cove and Pleasure Cove will also resume operations.  

The public is encouraged to view our website https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html or contact us by phone 707-966-2111, ext. 0 for the most recent status of Lake Berryessa facilities.

The Administration Office and Visitor Center remain closed until further notice.

For information regarding any concession-operated facilities, please call or visit their websites at:

Markley Cove, 707-289-8068, www.markleycove.com
Pleasure Cove Marina, 707-966-9600, www.goberryessa.com
Steele Canyon Recreation Area, 800-709-7814, www.lakeberryessacampgrounds.com
Spanish Flat Recreation Area, 707-966-0200, www.spanishflatcamping.com
Putah Canyon Recreation Area, 707-966-9051

All visitors are advised to continue to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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